Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) looked to Metastorm BPM to automate new customer on-boarding and compliance related processes. Through the use of Business Process Management Software SMBC has created a single user interface, achieved Basel II and Patriot Act compliance, improved customer service, lowered risk and improved regulatory compliance.

Enterprise Architecture (EA), Business Process Analysis (BPA) and Business Process Management (BPM) are integral to effective service-orientation. SOA relies on the work of EA, BPA and BPM to define, analyze, and execute resources where SOA has the best effect. The result is an agile enterprise in which business models drive executable business processes powered by a portfolio of services.

For a Pharmaceutical Company like Wyeth, no function is more important than research and development – the process of finding the new drugs that will lead to patents and profits. And for the Information Systems group that supports R&D, business process management (BPM) is emerging as a key technology and management strategy to make that function more efficient.

Business Process Management (BPM) initiatives are growing in popularity — largely because so many organizations have proven the value that BPM can deliver. With a relatively low investment in technology and resources, huge gains in process efficiency, productivity, control, and business agility can be achieved. This white paper is designed to provide a repeatable framework for developing a business case for new or continued justification of BPM projects — with the objective being to help accelerate the startup time and enable more organizations to realize success from BPM.

Choosing a BPM Suite, rather than a series of disparate applications, will significantly decrease your costs, increase your time to benefit, and increase your flexibility and agility in managing and improving multiple processes. BPM Suites can deliver significant business benefits and a fast ROI – but only if you choose the right one.